There has never been a vignette requirement in Croatia; however, that will soon change. Currently, tolls are paid at toll booths on some of the country's roads, bridges, and tunnels. If you plan to drive its toll roads, payment cannot be made in advance. These fees are paid on the spot with cash or a credit card. Starting in late 2024, the Croatia toll vignette will become compulsory for driving on certain roads.
When introduced, the electronic vignette will revolutionize Croatia's toll system, eliminating long waits and traffic jams the "old" booths are known for. Those planning a future trip to Croatia from the end of 2024 can purchase the Croatia e-vignette online at Tollwayr. It will be electronically linked to a vehicle's license plate number, with all major payment methods accepted, including credit cards and PayPal.
The Croatian E-vignette
Soon you won't have to worry about stopping to pay a toll on Croatian motorways or getting stuck in a traffic jam while waiting for others to pay. From the end of 2024, anyone planning a trip to the country can register online at Tollwayr.com to buy a Croatia e-vignette. It takes just a few steps and it will be delivered within minutes.
According to the Ministry of Transport, as reported by Croatia Week, the new electronic toll collection system is based on selected technologies. It excludes the possibility of paying tolls in cash while introducing the obligation to use digital devices for payment of the toll, enabling free traffic flow without the vehicle having to stop for toll collection.
While there has never been a vignette requirement in Croatia, it's no surprise that it will soon be added with many European countries integrating digital vignettes into their toll road systems. Skipping the physical vignette that some nations have had means there will be no need to stick anything onto a vehicle's windshield either.
Keeping in mind that Croatian e-vignettes have not yet been introduced, in the following paragraphs we'll take a more detailed look at vignette variations, validity periods, and more.
Categories of vignettes in Croatia
The Croatian e-vignette will become available for:
- Class IA - Motorbikes, quads, and trikes
- Class I - Vehicles up to 1.90m high and 3500 kg maximum authorised mass
- Class IIA - Vehicles taller than 1.90m with a maximum authorised mass of 3500 kg
- Class IIB - Class I vehicles with a trailer or caravan, regardless of the height of the trailer or caravan
Toll Regulations and Road Network Coverage
- A1: Zagreb - Metković
- A2: Macelj (SVN) - Zagreb
- A3: Bregana (SVN) - Lipovac (SRB)
- A4: Goričan (HUN) - Zagreb
- A5: Branjin Vrh (HUN) - Svilaj (BIH)
- A6: Bosilijvo - Matulji
- A7: Rupa (SVN) - Križišće
- A8: Rovinj - Matulji
- A9: Kaštela (SVN) - Pula
- A10: Metković (BIH) - Metković junction
- A11: Zagreb - Lekenik
- A12: Sveta Helena - Gradec
- A13: Vrobvec - Terezino Polje (HUN)
The Učka Tunnel, Mirna viaduct, and Krk Bridge are all subject to tolls. While we know that an e-vignette will be introduced at the end of 2024 to relieve the burden on toll booths and improve traffic, the specific motorways that will require a vignette have not been released. It is expected that most roads in Croatia's motorway network will require them.
Special Toll Fees For Tunnels
The Ucka Tunnel requires a special toll fee, as outlined below:
| Vehicle category |
Toll Fee |
| Motorcycle |
€2.50/ £2.17 |
| Car |
€4.20 / £3.65 |
| Trailer |
€5.90/£ 5.12 |
| Campervan |
€5.90 /£5.12 |
Validity periods and Prices
Currently, it is not known what the price or validity durations of the Croatia vignettes will be. As soon as these prices and periods are available, we will update this information on our website.
Where to Buy the Vignette
Once the e-vignette has officially launched, it will be available for purchase online at official websites and authorized sellers, including Tollwayr.com.
We always advise people to purchase electronic vignettes at Tollwayr.com as this is the most convenient and fastest way possible. You can order it in your native language and your native currency. If you come drive to Croatia from Northern or Eastern Europe, you can conveniently buy all your e vignettes, for example the Slovenian e vignette, the digital vignette for Austria or the Hungarian vignette, in our tollshop.
Online at Tollwayr.com
In under two minutes, you'll be able to purchase the vignette on our website, Tollwayr.com. It takes just a few steps as you can see in our step-by-step guide below. Be sure to check all personal and vehicle details carefully before submitting your order.
How to order the vignette at Tollwayr in a few steps:
- Select the vignette type
- Select the vignette duration
- Enter your vehicle details and email address
- Complete your payment
- Your vignette will be delivered almost instantly
Validity Check after Purchase
Another benefit of visiting our Tollwayr.com website is that you can check the validity of your vignette using our tool. That not only includes vignettes you buy online, but vignettes purchased at vending machines too.
Fines and Compliance
Currently, when you drive in Croatia, it's impossible to enter a motorway without taking a toll ticket that's paid before you exit. That means no fines are levied now; however, compliance is likely to be controlled once the vignette is introduced at the end of 2024. This ensures all road users are contributing to the maintenance of the country's road network and is typically done through video surveillance, police checks, and border controls.
When a driver purchases a vignette, it is linked to the vehicle's license plate number and registered in a central database. That means officials can automatically see if a vehicle has a valid vignette. Therefore, before entering Croatia and going to a toll road, you will need to buy a vignette and double-check the information to be sure everything is correct.
Tips for International Travellers
Our number 1 tip: Before visiting Croatia, it's essential to purchase your vignette. That will avoid the chance of accidentally driving on a road that requires one and a potentially significant fine. Once there, we highly recommend a drive on the Adriatic Highway between Split and Dubrovnik. Also called the Jadranska Magistrala and officially the D8, it follows the twists and turns of the coast, showcasing spectacular ocean views.
Additionally, consider these tips for hassle-free travel on Croatia's roads:
- Refer to our news/blog section for the latest news.
- Don't drink and drive. There is a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 25 with the blood alcohol level limit at 0 per mille. For those over 25, it is just 0.5 per mille.
- Mobile phones can only be used as a hands-free device.
- Families with children, be aware that those under 12 cannot sit in the front seat. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 must be in a suitable car seat.
- If your driver's license is not printed in Latin letters, you must have an international driving permit (IDP).
- Seatbelts are mandatory for the driver and passengers at all times.
FAQ
The fines for driving without a valid vignette have not been announced yet. However, the penalty for failing to pay the Croatia motorway tolls is twice the fare for the longest route according to the appropriate vehicle category. Likely it will be similar when the e-vignette is officially launched.
If you’ve purchased it at Tollwayr it will be issued minutes after we’ve received the payment.
The vignette will be sent to your email address.
Yes, it could be useful so we advise bringing proof with you although the authorities should be able to see that you have a valid vignette when checking the database.
No, you can't. Before you can drive on Croatian toll roads, you need a vignette.
No, the vignette is only valid in Croatia.
You will need the registration number (license plate number) of your vehicle, the type of vehicle, and the period for which you want to purchase the vignette.
Yes, this is possible. The vignette is registered to the license plate and not to the name.
Yes, it is compulsory to have a vignette when driving through Croatia whether or not you stop. The roads will be monitored by cameras. If you are seen without a vignette, you will be fined.
No, you can't. The vignette is linked to the given license plate number so, you can only drive a vehicle with that license plate. You cannot change the license plate to another license plate either.
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